The Horn Book Guide

LITERATURE

Thomas, Joyce Carol, Editor

Linda Brown, You Are Not Alone: The Brown v. Board of Education Decision

114 pp. | Hyperion/Jump | December, 2003 | Trade ISBN 0-7868-0821-7 $$15.99

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Curtis James. Fifty years after Brown v. Board of Education, ten children's authors share their individual perspectives on the ruling, including historical background for the event, personal reflections on the decision, and stories that recognize both the hope and pride that followed Brown. Although the collection is uneven in terms of audience appeal and literary merit, some stories will resonate with individual readers.

Reviewer: Betty Carter